Philippines, gray list and anti-money laundering

Philippines' money laundering grey list exit rooted in ‘political repression’ — lawyers
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers has expressed concerns over the Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list, calling it a “pyrrhic victory” linked to political repression.
Philippines exits 'grey list' for money laundering, terrorism financing
THE Philippines has been removed from the "grey list" of countries under increased monitoring for money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Th
Philippines exits FATF money laundering ‘gray list’
The Philippines is no longer on the list of countries under heavy scrutiny by the top global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Philippines from its gray list after an on-site visit in January confirmed the country’s significant progress in strengthening measures on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).
Philippines welcomes removal from global money laundering 'grey list'
Authorities say this would help attract investments and aid overseas Filipino workers who send remittances through banks.
FATF Updates: Philippines Off Grey List, Laos and Nepal Added
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Philippines from its 'grey' list, indicating reduced scrutiny for the country. Meanwhile, Laos and Nepal have been added to this list. The membership of Russia in the FATF continues to be suspended,
Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list
The Philippine government welcomed the country’s removal from a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, which could spur remittances and foreign investments in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to take Manila off the list is expected to “facilitate faster and lower-cost cross-border transactions,
The FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog, said on Friday it had removed the Philippines from its 'grey' list of countries under increased scrutiny, while it added Laos and Nepal to that list.
Philippines exits ‘grey list’ of Financial Action Task Force
After more than three years, the Philippines is finally out of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring. In a statement late Friday, the FATF said the Philippines made significant progress improving its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime.
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Nepal lands on FATF grey list: Can it bounce back?
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has approved Nepal's action plan to exit the grey list after placing the country under ...
FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog, said on Friday it had removed the ...
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South Africa must tackle Sim card fraud to escape FATF grey list
South Africa’s grey-listing, resulting from concerns around a lack of money laundering controls, has had big repercussions.
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FATF’s Grey List: A Wake-Up Call for Nepal
In a development that could potentially bring further trouble in its ailing economy, Nepal has been placed on the Financial ...
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South Africa makes strides towards removal from FATF grey list
The National Treasury has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made to remove South Africa from the Financial ...
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Philippines removed from FATF’s money laundering ‘grey list’
MANILA: The Philippi­nes was removed on Friday from a global financial “grey list” of countries under increased monitoring ... based group said after a vote at its annual plenary. The FATF, an ...